QUEENSLANDERS living with disability, along with their families and carers, are set to benefit from a multi-million-dollar funding boost aimed at expanding access to independent advocacy services across the State.
The State Government has announced an additional $5.9 million for the 2026-27 Queensland Disability Advocacy Program, increasing support for organisations that help people with disability understand their rights, navigate complex service systems and access essential supports.
The investment is designed to strengthen the reach of advocacy organisations, enabling them to assist more Queenslanders in areas including legal matters, discrimination, self-advocacy and access to government and community services.
Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Amanda Camm, said disability advocacy was critical to ensuring people with disability could fully participate in their communities.
“Disability advocacy plays a vital role in empowering people with disability to have their voices heard and ensuring they can access the services and supports they need and deserve,” Ms Camm said.
“This additional funding will strengthen the Queensland Disability Advocacy Program, enabling advocacy organisations to support more Queenslanders right across the State.
“This investment will also provide vital support for families and carers, while helping protect Queenslanders with disability from unfair treatment, violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
“The State Government is committed to fostering safer communities where Queenslanders of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.”
The Queensland Disability Advocacy Program funds independent advocacy organisations that work alongside people with disability to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are represented when dealing with government agencies, service providers and legal processes.
The Government said the additional investment follows what it described as a decade of declining support under the previous administration and is intended to expand the availability of advocacy services across Queensland.
